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{mosimage}Sudan’s Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA) was signed in January 2005, ending two decades of war between the National Congress Party (NCP) of the North and the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement and Army (SPLM/A) of the South. Both the NCP and SPLM remain in power today, with South Sudan having achieved independence in 2011 after a referendum. But the legacy of the agreement, facilitated by regional and international mediators, is tainted by unresolved challenges, including the status of Abyei, continued conflict in Darfur, South Kordofan and Blue Nile and the final demarcation of the two countries’ boundaries.
This event will launch the new book South Sudan: A Slow Liberation by Eddie Thomas, published by Zed books. The event will examine the legacy of the CPA and the extent to which it laid the foundations for lasting peace. Panellists will explore options for progress in and between both countries.
For more information: http://www.chathamhouse.org/event/sudan-and-south-sudan-reflecting-ten-years-comprehensive-peace-agreement-0?dm_i=1TYF,314HW,BRVCV8,AWC5A,1#sthash.hltAS2Mv.dpuf
There are over 50 cities with more than 1 million inhabitants in Africa. Angola has over 60% of its population living in urban areas. With this in mind, Angola will host the 2nd Africa Urban Infrastructure Investment Forum (AIIF) on the 19th and 20th January 2015. The event is spearheaded by the African Business magazine and IC Events, co-organised with the United Cities and Local Governments of Africa (UCLG-A) and supported by the UN-Habitat.
According to the UN, the populations of some cities in the continent will increase by up to 50% by 2030. This is both an opportunity and a challenge. What is certain is that planning is needed to turn these cities into economic powerhouses, and make them fit for the 21st century. As part of the conference, the ministry of planning and urbanism will organize site visits to the country's "New Centralities” and field trips will be organised to the major urban and housing projects around the capital, Luanda. The capital is a great case study in post-conflict urban development and the Forum will discuss issues faced by African countries, mainly those who have suffered decades of conflict and civil war.
Angola began the slow but steady path to reform and rehabilitation when civil war came to an end in 2002. The Republic of Angola demonstrates the ability of African states to emerge from bloodshed and offer a secure and stable environment for reconstruction and development.
Please visit www.auiif.com to find out more about the Forum.
We are pleased to announce that the 19th annual Offshore West Africa will return to Nigeria on 20-22 January 2015, delivering the premier technical forum focused exclusively on West African offshore exploration and production.
Offshore West Africa conference and exhibition will yet again provide a platform for technology exchange and new business development. Offshore West Africa is the region’s premier technical forum focused exclusively on West Africa’s offshore Oil and Gas market.
Offshore West Africa, the region’s premier technical forum focused exclusively on West Africa’s offshore oil and gas industry will return to Nigeria in 2015, at The Eko Hotel & Suites, Lagos.
Providing an exclusive source of information for over 18 years, Offshore West Africa 2015 will showcase the most innovative technologies and ground-breaking solutions within the deepwater exploration and production industry. Combining both a high-quality conference and rich exhibition of services and equipment, Offshore West Africa offers a unique insight into this exciting and progressive marketplace.
Including Offshore West Africa as a key component of your company’s marketing strategy ensures one-on-one access to key industry professionals from around the world. Having Offshore West Africa take place in Nigeria is of high interest to national and international oil companies that are familiar with the outstanding conferences held by PennWell worldwide.
Offshore West Africa is a unique annual forum for the industry, with both a world class conference combined with the exhibition showcasing the latest technological developments. This truly West African event attracts senior decision makers, enabling you to make crucial contacts within the industry.
For further information on the event please visit www.offshorewestafrica.com
{mosimage}The Desautels African Business initiative is proud to present the first ever student-run African Business Conference in Canada. The conference will take place on Saturday, January 24th, 2015 at the Desautels Faculty of Management.
The theme of the conference will be "Business In Africa: Empowering Tomorrow's Leaders." As John F. Kennedy once said "While they are the youth of today, they shall be the leaders of tomorrow." It is in this spirit that this conference aims to inspire and equip our generation with the necessary tools to gain an extensive and encompassing understanding of the African business landscape. This event will also be a place for the curious minds to develop their knowledge and interest about business opportunities on the African continent.
We have put together a program featuring inspiring keynote speakers, vibrant discussion panels focussing on the continent's hottest industries and topics, and a sensational networking cocktail where you can make the connections of a lifetime.
We look forward to welcoming you to Montreal! For further details and to register: http://desautelsafrica.wix.com/desautelsafrica
{mosimage}The Middle East and North Africa is experiencing a period of sustained challenge to its stability and to its position as the primary global energy supplier. Territorial and political uncertainties continue to affect the region at the same time as the world’s energy landscape appears to be moving away from traditional hegemonies.
This conference will deliver expert insight into the political, social and market developments affecting the region’s policy-makers and oil and gas producers, including discussions on:
The Chatham House Rule
To enable as open a debate as possible, this conference will be held under the Chatham House Rule.
With contributions from HE Abdalla Salem El-Badri, secretary general of OPEC, and Dr S M Hossein Adeli, secretary general of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum.
{mosimage}Port Expansion, Easing Congestion and Increasing Capacity Handling Efficiencies for West Africa
Formally supported by the Ghana Ports & Harbours Authority, the Ports and Harbours West Africa summit will focus on operational and construction challenges affecting port expansion, development and efficiency for West African Ports. Specifically, this summit will examine terminal handling efficiencies, how to ease port congestion through industrial land development, dredging efficiencies, NGCP challenges, containterization, multimodal transport networks and hinterland links, to help you increase capacity, handle larger ships and reduce waiting time for vessels.
Why you should attend?
For further information: http://www.portsharbourswestafrica.com
In June 2014, stakeholders from the US participated in the 16th annual Africa Energy Forum to explore the potential partnerships on the continent and increase Africa’s understanding of the opportunities available through partnerships with American partners. Not only did this throw light on what America’s role can be in the continent, it also demonstrated how the Power Africa Initiative is imperative in increasing sustainable investment and support for indigenous investors already playing a significant role in Africa energy sectors.
In August 2014, African heads of state and ministers gathered in Washington to start the process of capital-raising to support the objectives of the ‘Power Africa Initiative’, resulting in over US$20bln of capital being committed from American and African partners in the Initiative.
On the 28th January 2015, African stakeholders return to Washington to showcase power and energy infrastructure projects and partnership opportunities, making sure that the capital raised is invested in viable projects with both human and industrial capital being secured.
Download the agenda for more information.
Economist magazine reports that 80% of companies in the UK are unhappy with their planning and budgeting systems. Managers say that planning takes too long and costs too much. They say that traditional, once-a-year, fixed performance contract budgeting doesn’t work in today’s rapidly changing world.
In some organisations, key parts of the management system aren’t linked together: strategy, budgeting, forecasting, performance measurement, management reporting, incentive compensation and corporate governance, all take place in separate parts of the business, and are managed in functional silos.
For organizations operating in an environment of continuous change, traditional budgeting has become out of date.
Today, many senior management and line managers are turning to rolling forecasts to inspire and lead their organisations to superior performance.
Rolling forecasts offer greater visibility into future operating performance. Unlike budgets, they reflect the fact that operations don’t switch off at year-end. Making good business projections isn’t as hard as it sounds. Implemented correctly, rolling forecasting can be the single most valuable tool to identifying where changes need to be made in order to maximize profitability and minimize losses. Well-established forecasting techniques can take some of the guesswork out of operational decision making and put the focus back on optimizing profitability, rather than putting out fires.
For a copy of the full agenda, please contact: Eugene Azucena – Senior Marketing Manager +65 6557 9185; eugene@neo-edge.com http://neo-edge.com/event-line-up/strategic-managment/rolling-forecasts-planning-and-budgeting-master-class/
The 2015 Southern African Universities Power Engineering Conference (SAUPEC) happening over 28th – 30th Jan 2015 in Johannesburg, brings together practising engineers, academics and others with an interest in electrical power and energy.It is an established forum for the interaction of professionals and students in power engineering and related fields in Southern Africa. It is one of the approved published conferences with the South African Department of Higher Education and Training. The 2015 SAUPEC Conference will give students, researchers and academics an opportunity to present their research findings and establish new linkages with other collaborators.
Major attendees include Eskom and Nissan. A highlight of the event will be the cocktail networking happening on the opening afternoon. This will be sponsored by Tintley, a young, fresh engineering consulting firm that is not shy to make its name in a very technical space.
The conference will incorporate the Eskom TESP, and with the celebration of its 25th anniversary, and extra day will be dedicated to the smart grid topic. Included among this year’s topics are Condition Monitoring, Decision Techniques for Planning and Design, Distributed Generation, Electricity Economics, Markets and Tariffs, Electrical Machines and Drives, Energy Efficiency, High Voltage Engineering, Load Modelling and Demand Side Management, Maintenance and Asset Management, Microgrids and Smart Grids, Power Electronics, Power Engineering Education, Power Generation, Power Quality and Reliability, Protection and System Automation, Renewable and Low Carbon Energy Systems, Rural Electrification and Transmission and Distribution Networks.
For more information, visit www.saupec.org.za
2014 marked the 20th anniversary of democracy and freedom in South Africa. To commemorate this landmark date, South Africa at 20: The Freedom Tour, a season of South African cinema, will take place until April 2015 at venues across the UK.
The arts – including music, film, theatre, literature and visual arts – have played a pivotal role in the anti-apartheid struggle and the important role of creative expression in South Africa continues today. South African films are increasingly gaining world-wide recognition. Recent high-profile successes include the Academy Awards nominated Yesterday (2004), Academy Awards winner Tsotsi (2005), sci-fi feature and Academy Awards nominated District 9 (2009), and Cannes nominated Beauty (2012). South Africa at 20: The Freedom Tour will open up the diversity, creative innovation and technical brilliance of South African cinema to UK audiences.
The film tour is a collaboration between the five African film festivals in the UK: Africa in Motion (AiM) Film Festival in Scotland, Film Africa in London, Afrika Eye in Bristol, Watch-Africa in Wales, and the Cambridge African Film Festival (CAFF). The tour will host a total of 120 screenings throughout the season, across 40 different locations. The films are complemented by an extensive educational and outreach programme, including workshops and discussions, school and pop-up screenings.
For information and to book: http://safilmtour.uk
{mosimage}The eCommerce Africa Conference & Exhibition is more than just another ecommerce event. As Africa’s leading ecommerce event for 2015, leaders in the industry have been consulted to tailor an agenda that is both current and topical. The anticipated event is set to bring together senior-level ecommerce and marketing professionals from all major industries throughout South Africa and Africa.
Offering a world-class exhibition coupled with a unique conference program, the 2-day event will include tech workshops, networking opportunities and functions and supplier demonstrations. The event promises to be a success in the industry, and an event not to be missed.
Providing a unique platform, industry professionals and attendees are able to stay up-to-date with the latest developments in the field, as well as be given the opportunity to learn from and connect with influential industry leaders. This platform will also allow attendees to gain ideas and strategy for SME players looking at setting up an ecommerce business, including those taking their current online business to the next level.
For further information and to register: www.ecommerce-africa.com
{mosimage}Building innovative and versatile employee engagement strategies for your business This conference provided practical advice and tips on embedding employee engagement in your organisation, developing successful strategies, engaging leaders and more.
Create innovative and versatile engagement strategies for your business. Click to view full conference programme.
Expert advice from organisations including Marks & Spencer, Specsavers, McDonald's Restaurants, Hutchison 3G and more.
For further information and to register: Employee Engagement
Every February the 4-day conference attracts over 7,000 of the most influential stakeholders – financier, investors, mining executives, government officials, etc- in African mining, making it the world's largest mining investment conference and Africa's largest mining event.
More than 45 African and non-African Government delegations, investors, analysts, and financiers from across the globe, business leaders and regulators from more than 110 countries attend the event each year, as well as representatives from over 2,300 international companies.
“Mining Indaba is the world’s preferred destination for deal-making in African mining. The conference is a central hub for breaking market-sensitive news from mining corporates, government figure heads and other industry stakeholders with regards to developments in African mining.
For information and to register:
https://www.miningindaba.com/ehome/index.php?eventid=84507&
{mosimage}PHARMATECH AFRICA is a 100% pharma focussed exhibition on pharmaceutical products, formulation, raw materials, active ingredients, processing machinery, packaging machinery and equipment.
It is the ideal meeting place between the world’s leading pharmaceuticals and technology providers and Africa-based manufacturers developing and operating pharmaceutical manufacturing projects in this dynamic and fast growing region of the world. It will be held concurrently with the Africa Pharmaceutical Summit (APS).
PHARMATECH AFRICA is the ideal spot for business in the African pharmaceutical industry offering a vision of the future, product innovations, equipment and services, all in one place, with the aim to elevate the standard of pharmaceutical industry in Africa. PHARMATECH AFRICA will be held 11-13 February, 2015 at the Mövenpick Ambassador Hotel, Accra, Ghana.
For further details and to register: http://www.pharmatechafrica.com
{mosimage}Sauti za Busara is one of Africa’s top music festivals. Included in CNN International’s top ‘7 African music festivals you really have to see’, it’s popular with local people and attracts visitors from all continents.
Sauti za Busara brings people together in celebration of African music. The 12th edition takes place in Stone Town, Zanzibar during February 12 – 15, 2015. The theme is PEACE & UNITY, with a special focus on the music of Tanzania. With two stages showcasing emerging talents alongside big-name artists, musicians from Tanzania already confirmed for Sauti za Busara 2015 include:
Culture Musical Club, Mim Suleiman, Msafiri Zawose, Weusi, Leo Mkanyia & Swahili Blues Band, Mohamed Ilyas & Nyota Zameremeta, Mgodro Group, Zee Town Sojaz, Rico Single & Swahili Vibes, Ifa Band, Mwahiyerani, Tunaweza Band, Mabantu Africa, Cocodo African Music, Kiki Kidumbaki, DCMA Young Stars, Shirikisho Sanaa Group, Babawatoto Centre and more.
Representing Kenya will be Octopizzo, Sarabi and Bonaya Doti. And Liza Kamikazi and band from Rwanda. All artists perform live (no ‘playback’). Click on links for video clips, artists’ biogs, photos and more. Check festival website for regular updates on headline and international artists, to include top musicians from South Africa, Angola, DRC, Rwanda, Mali, Senegal, Madagascar, Comoros and Reunion islands.
“All-Festival Passes” are on sale now, with safe booking online.
Africa’s Premier Energy Event
The Africa Energy Indaba receives global recognition as the foremost African energy event for energy professionals from across the globe. Adopted by the World Energy Council (WEC) as the African regional event of the WEC and presented by the South African National Energy Association (SANEA), the Africa Energy Indaba is supported by the African Union and the NEPAD Planning and Coordinating Agency. As such, the Africa Energy Indaba has achieved the highest level of endorsement and support for an energy conference on the continent.
Bringing Together Africa’s Energy Leaders
The Africa Energy Indaba brings together international and continental experts to share their insights and solutions to Africa’s energy crisis, while simultaneously exploring the vast energy development opportunities on offer in Africa! Delegates come from across the continent to attend what has become known as the business networking forum of choice for energy industry players on the continent. The conference is the forum for delegates to debate and exchange solutions to Africa’s energy challenges, whilst the exhibition component is a significant marketplace for African and international stakeholders looking for and doing business in Africa’s energy sector.
An African energy event, for Africa and by Africans!
For further details and to register:
http://www.africaenergyindaba.com/conference/registration-form
{mosimage}Whether you are Insurance or Reinsurance Company executive, a broker, a regulator a risk-manager or an industry partner, the African Insurance Forum is designed with you in mind. This high level conference addresses the many diverse and complex issues facing leaders of the African general and life insurance sector.
With industry big brands and key decisions makers, AIF2015 is the go to place to connect with a national and international audience of peers, thought leaders and solution providers. AIF2015 is the place to discuss industry challenges and opportunities.
The African Insurance Forum presents the opportunity for delegates to network and build partnerships with peer level professionals, while learning new ideas and strategies that they can replicate within their own organizations, to build a best practices culture.
For further details and to register: http://ins.fextons.com/
Join us at the HR Analytics Conference and Workshop and you’ll gain all the practical tools you need to present the right HR data and demonstrate its value to the business. This popular conference offers best-practice case studies and advice on how analytics drives business strategy. Hear leading industry experts from Thames Water, UBS, Warwickshire County Council and more. The one-day interactive workshop will focus on ‘using Human Capital Analytics to demonstrate and improve performance’.
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{mosimage}In its 5th year, this very popular evening seminar covers key trends across the industry in the previous year, and expectations for 2015.
The panel of investor speakers is made up of senior private equity executives from the industry’s leading firms.
The evening commences with specialist presentations on economic, legal and risk expectations, which culminate into an investor panel discussion.
Investors discuss lessons learnt from fundraising and deal making the previous year, and where they plan to put their money in 2015.
This is an annual event that attracts around 150 industry players and comprises a panel of investor speakers made up of senior private equity executives from the industry’s leading firms.
KEY TOPICS
The evening ends with in a networking drinks reception.
For further details and to register:
http://www.privateequityafrica.com/event/5th-annual-funds-deals-review-evening-seminar/
{mosimage}The conference will continue the tradition of thought-provoking content and professional networking with inspirational people. This year, our goal is to facilitate a more practically useful experience for our attendees, and we are aiming to build on last year’s innovations to make this possible. We hope you will benefit from the new venture competition, interactive panel sessions, and a targeted networking lunch that will allow you to make connections that will be useful beyond the weekend.
This year’s theme "A More Inclusive Africa: the pursuit of progress for all" is one that is very meaningful to us. While the story of Africa's stellar growth has been amply celebrated in recent years, we believe opportunities to make it more inclusive and generate sustainable progress for all are the next chapter of Africa’s story.
We want to inspire conversations that drive actions, which ultimately lead to the type of far-reaching progress that we envision for Africa. We hope to celebrate Africa’s successes but also talk about the opportunities to conquer the challenges that exist. Some key questions that we will discuss include: ‘How can businesses promote and benefit from inclusive growth?’; ‘How should leaders across the private-public spectrum weigh the tradeoffs oftentimes involved in pursuing inclusive growth?’; ‘What types of leadership are needed to achieve this progress?’
Please note that individuals who are unable to attend can watch live feeds of the keynote speeches and potentially some panels.
For further information and to register: http://www.africabusinessconference.com/#home
{mosimage}The objective of this event is to create marketing strategies for financial institutions in order to compete and survive in the tough market they engage in. This 3-day conference is a must attend for all marketing professionals in the banking and finance industries, including banks, asset management companies, credit unions, insurance companies, security companies, capital management companies and trust companies.
This summit is a must attend for all marketing professionals in banking and finance industries, including banks, funds, credit unions, insurance companies, security companies, capital management companies, trust companies. Job titles will include CEO/CMOs, VPs, Directors and managers.
For further details and to register:
http://salvoglobal.com/Marketing-in-Banking-and-Finance-Industry-Conference/
CMT's 7th Africa CemenTrade Summit will be held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia on 14-15 April, 2015. The industry-acclaimed summit spotlights on "Transformation in Africa's Cement Market & Spotlight on High Growth Region!"
Key Program Highlights include:
You may view the event details here:
http://www.cmtevents.com/eventschedule.aspx?ev=150417&
{mosimage} Visit the only permanent exhibition to examine London’s involvement in transatlantic slavery in this thought-provoking new gallery, London, Sugar & Slavery that challenges long-held beliefs that abolition was initiated by politicians. Be touched by the real objects, personal stories and vibrant art and music that have left their legacy on the capital today.
Museum of London Docklands
No1 Warehouse,
West India Quay,
London E14 4AL
http://www.museumindocklands.org.uk/English/EventsExhibitions/Special/LSS/Default.htm
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